Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching

Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching are operated by 2 airliners – Malaysia Airline and Airasia. The most popular are provided by Malaysia Airline. They operate around 1 flight a day departing from Kota-Kinabalu International Airport and arriving at Kuching. In the morning there is 2 flights, 2 flights in the evening and 0 flights at night with the earliest departuare at 10:00 and latest departure at 19:45. Please be aware that flight times and the number of flights will vary between summer and winter months. The most common flight number for this flight is MH 385 and MH 637.

Other airliners offer less frequent flights but departure times may be more desirable. Airasia offers 1 flight a day from Kota-Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching between the hours of 06:45 and 16:55. The flight numbers for these flights are AK 6035 and AK 6037.

Malaysia Airline flight prices from Kota-Kinabalu International Airport to Kuching can be found at www.malaysiaairline.com

Daily Flights

Below you find a list of all the airliners that operate flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching and how many flights depart on a per day basis.

Airliner
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Malaysia Airline
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
Airasia
2
2
0
0
0
0
0

Flight Routes

You will find alternative routes from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching that require 1 or more stops. On some occassions the timing may be more convenient or a quicker route. The table below shows some of the alternative route that are possible.

Route
Stops
Total Distance
Weekly Flights
Kota Kinabalu > Kuching
0
835 Km (519 Miles)
8
1
2,695 Km (1,675 Miles)
37
Kota Kinabalu > Miri > Kuching
1
835 Km (519 Miles)
9
Kota Kinabalu > Sibu > Kuching
1
835 Km (519 Miles)
6
1
2,215 Km (1,376 Miles)
5
1
835 Km (519 Miles)
4
1
2,265 Km (1,407 Miles)
4
1
3,055 Km (1,898 Miles)
2
1
835 Km (519 Miles)
1
Kota Kinabalu > Macau > Kuching
1
4,300 Km (2,672 Miles)
1

Return flight are operated by 2 airliners which include Malaysia Airline and Airasia. More information on return flights can be found on our Flights from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu page.

Alternative routes to Kuching

As a substitute, you will discover that Bandar Seri Begwan International Airport also give flights to Kuching which could be more fitting for you. Bandar Seri Begwan International Airport has around 1 flight a week though you will find the number of flights vary from month to month so check with the airline currier for the most up to date information.

If you wish to look at this alternative solution then remember Bandar Seri Begawan is around 166 kilometers (103 miles) from Kota Kinabalu. Choosing this root would probably require you look at alternative travel arrangement or look at alternative airport parking where costs could vary from airport parking provided at Kota Kinabalu. More information can be found at Flights from Bandar Seri Begawan to Kuching. Flights to Kuching are also available from Labuan; 8 flights a day depart from the airport.

Route
Stops
Total Distance
Weekly Flights
0
640 Km (398 Miles)
1
Labuan > Miri > Kuching
1
690 Km (429 Miles)
8
Labuan > Kota Kinabalu > Kuching
1
915 Km (569 Miles)
8
1
970 Km (603 Miles)
6
1
2,500 Km (1,553 Miles)
6
1
1,985 Km (1,233 Miles)
5
1
2,455 Km (1,525 Miles)
5
Lawas > Miri > Kuching
1
685 Km (426 Miles)
4
Labuan > Bintulu > Kuching
1
695 Km (432 Miles)
1
Kudat > Kota Kinabalu > Kuching
1
940 Km (584 Miles)
1

Arriving at Kuching

If someone is collecting you at Kuching then make sure they visit our Kuching Airport Arrivals page which gives you all you need to know about flight arrivals and delays or if you choose to hire a car then visit our page which will give you the cheapest car hire quote from all companies based at Kuching.

The time zone at Kuching is the same as Kota Kinabalu so there is no need to set your watch.

The center of Kuching is situated about 8 km (5 miles) from Kuching Airport. If you are traveling into the city then you should find it easy with taxis and alternative transport positioned at the airport. Accommodation in Kuching should be easy to find if you are looking for a place to stay. The population of Kuching itself is more than 570,400 so there will be a number of hostels and hotels available although its always advised to sort you accommodation out before you depart.